Back in August, a new Miss South Africa was crowned.

25-year-old Zozibini Tunzi, who is originally from the Eastern Cape but lives in Cape Town, walked away with the title, as well as R3 million in prize money and sponsorship deals.

She also won the right to represent South Africa in the Miss Universe pageant, which happened over this past weekend.

And, she has made the country very proud.

Over to Channel24:

Sunday 8 December saw the crowning of the 68th Miss Universe at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

The three-hour show was hosted once again by award-winning comedian, Steve Harvey alongside actress and former beauty queen Vanessa Lachey, and saw performances by Fifth Harmony member, Ally Brooke.

After wowing the judges and fans throughout the competition Tunzi managed to snatch the title, taking over from Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Here she is with the answer in the Q&A that won her the crown:

Speaking of crowns, she will be the first Miss Universe to wear the brand-new “Power of Unity” crown which is said to be worth R73 million.

Here’s a glimpse of that crown and the moment Tunzi is declared the reigning Miss Universe:

I doubt whoever wins Mr South Africa 2020 will have the same luck in an international competition.

Congrats, Zozibini.

We had no idea the Miss Universe pageant was on this weekend, but we’re glad you won.

[source:channel24]